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Since 1996, JavaScript: The Definitive Guide has been the bible for JavaScript programmers—a programmer's guide and comprehensive reference to the core language and to the client-side JavaScript APIs defined by web browsers.
The 6th edition covers HTML5 and ECMAScript 5. Many chapters have been completely rewritten to bring them in line with today's best web development practices. New chapters in this edition document jQuery and server side JavaScript. It's recommended for experienced programmers who want to learn the programming language of the Web, and for current JavaScript programmers who want to master it.
"A must-have reference for expert JavaScript programmers...well-organized and detailed."
--Brendan Eich, creator of JavaScript, CTO of Mozilla
"I made a career of what I learned from JavaScript: The Definitive Guide.”
-- Andrew Hedges, Tapulous
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I used the previous editions for years and just received this one, from what I see the author has brought it up to date with the latest standards and additions, also devoting chapters to more extensions and tools, about server side applications, jquery and more.
The only way I can think of to improve the reading experience is to split the book.
Of course this could easily add a lot to the price, which at 25£ for this kind of content is really a bargain.
I like Flanagan's style (in this, and in his Ruby book as well) and if I could have only one javascript book, this would be it.
But like with all dynamic languages, coding serious applications in javascript requires some discipline and style that I feel are not addressed enough here -- I may be wrong because I'm not going to read it all again, but I have not seen it mentioning jslint or something like that.
So if you have a previous edition, or none at all, by all means get this one. For completeness and building one's style, I also suggest a careful read of the smaller O'Reilly trilogy (js the good parts, js patterns and high performance js).
The only way I can think of to improve the reading experience is to split the book.
Of course this could easily add a lot to the price, which at 25£ for this kind of content is really a bargain.
I like Flanagan's style (in this, and in his Ruby book as well) and if I could have only one javascript book, this would be it.
But like with all dynamic languages, coding serious applications in javascript requires some discipline and style that I feel are not addressed enough here -- I may be wrong because I'm not going to read it all again, but I have not seen it mentioning jslint or something like that.
So if you have a previous edition, or none at all, by all means get this one. For completeness and building one's style, I also suggest a careful read of the smaller O'Reilly trilogy (js the good parts, js patterns and high performance js).
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I never really "got" javascript . I used it from time to time on web sites when I had to, but never wrote any original code - it was always cut and pasted from some site like DynamicDrive. Then jQuery came along. It was obvious from the demo sites that you could do some amazing things with this library and that it took away the ever present hassle of making stuff work with all the different version of IE. So I started to use jQuery and tried to understand about the $() and all the other seemingly impenetrable ()}); rather than just copy and paste. But it was an uphill struggle.
Then I read David Flanagan's chapter on functions then the chapter on jQuery in this book and it all became clear. As did lot's of other stuff about js. This is a brilliant book. The background about js - why it is like it is - is explained. The bad bits are spelt out and the good bits are thoroughly explained and demonstrated. Not for beginners - e.g. if you don't know what "overloading" is, you will struggle. The term (and many others) is used with the presumption you'll understand it.
But if you've a hankering to understand how js really works then get this book. I can't praise it enough !
Then I read David Flanagan's chapter on functions then the chapter on jQuery in this book and it all became clear. As did lot's of other stuff about js. This is a brilliant book. The background about js - why it is like it is - is explained. The bad bits are spelt out and the good bits are thoroughly explained and demonstrated. Not for beginners - e.g. if you don't know what "overloading" is, you will struggle. The term (and many others) is used with the presumption you'll understand it.
But if you've a hankering to understand how js really works then get this book. I can't praise it enough !
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It's a bit difficult to review this book. The current and previous editions have been reviewed numerous times by several Amazonians and javascripters. I can only concur with the majority of reviewers, and echo their sentiments about this book. Any javascript programmer worth his salt has a copy of this book on his/her desk. If you are programming in javascript (or planning to) then you must buy a copy of this book ASAP.
The definitive guide is a massive book, and will intimidate newbies (i.e. people who are either new to programming or new to javascript), but this book does the difficult task of catering to both the novice and expert javascript programmer.
It can be used to learn the language(syntax and semantics) if you are not familiar with Javascript, and it can be used purely as a reference book. It covers both client side and server side programming. It does an impressive job of covering a wide range of topics from basic stuff like loops, conditional statements etc to advanced topics like closures, prototyping and beyond.
Despite being a very technical book, the writing is lucid, and steers clear of jargons most of the time. The chapters are independent and can be read/referenced out of order although the reader will benefit by reading the chapters in order.
Highly recommended!
- A J
The definitive guide is a massive book, and will intimidate newbies (i.e. people who are either new to programming or new to javascript), but this book does the difficult task of catering to both the novice and expert javascript programmer.
It can be used to learn the language(syntax and semantics) if you are not familiar with Javascript, and it can be used purely as a reference book. It covers both client side and server side programming. It does an impressive job of covering a wide range of topics from basic stuff like loops, conditional statements etc to advanced topics like closures, prototyping and beyond.
Despite being a very technical book, the writing is lucid, and steers clear of jargons most of the time. The chapters are independent and can be read/referenced out of order although the reader will benefit by reading the chapters in order.
Highly recommended!
- A J
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excellent
If all technical manuals were written like this one, life would be so much easier for the application developer. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Leo
Great Addition to my ever expanding knowlegde
Having managed to pick the book up as its huge, but its worth it. The content within the book was very informative and expanded my knowledge of JS and jQuery further as well as... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Simon Davies
Very Informative
This publication seems to go into great depth for most topics, although my husband has not read all the subjects yet. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Nancy
Java script: the definitive guide.
Purchased for our son as he needed it for work. I know almost nothing about computer languages, but he seemed pleased with it, hence the 'I Like It' rating.
Published 4 months ago by C. J. Osbaldeston
I love this book
This book is so totaly great , it needs its own church !
I was looking for something on CSS and got this book. It gave me so much more.
I was looking for something on CSS and got this book. It gave me so much more.
Published 7 months ago by webbanana
Best book on JavaScript I've read so far
After reading this book I feel I understand JavaScript well. I must say that in some parts - like OOP - it's probably more descriptive than illuminating, but hey.. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Marcin Dancewicz
Great, thorough reference guide
This is a great, thorough JavaScript reference guide. I haven't had the time to read the full book (it is really big) but have read some chapters describing areas I needed more... Read more
Published 7 months ago by jlama
fiendishly complicated for a beginer
I've read through a couple of starter books on Javascript and have past experience of C programming. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Simon Parker
not for the ipad
The code formatting is totally broken on the kindle app for the iPad. I guess it'll be the dead tree version or nothing.
Published 9 months ago by Witz
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